Councillors in Elmbridge have pledged to take a "leading role" tackling any unauthorised travellers encampments in the borough.

At a cabinet meeting on Wednesday (November 15), Elmbridge Borough Council agreed to review its current legal powers pertaining to traveller incursions and set up a member task group to try and prevent further instances.

In particular, Mr Munro requested the government examine key areas including their understanding of traveller movements, improved cooperation and a more consistent approach between police forces and local government.

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